Philippine Olympic Committee
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The Philippine Olympic Committee Inc.[1] (POC) is the National Olympic Committee of the Philippines.
Country/Region | Philippines |
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Code | PHI |
Created | 1911A |
Recognized | 1929A |
Continental Association | OCA |
Headquarters | PhilSports Complex, Pasig, Metro Manila |
President | Abraham Tolentino |
Secretary General | Wharton Chan |
Website | www |
Notes | ^A As the Philippine Amateur Athletic Federation (PAAF) |
The POC is a private, non-governmental organization composed of and serve as the mother organization of all National Sports Associations (NSAs) in the Philippines. It is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as having the sole authority for representation of the Philippines in the Olympic Games, the Asian Games, the Southeast Asian Games and other multi-event competitions.
The POC is financially independent and does not receive any subsidy from government, though its member NSAs receive some financial assistance from the Philippine Sports Commission. Instead, the POC supports its own activities with funds generated from sponsorships, licensing fees on the use of the Olympic marks, IOC subsidy and proceeds from special projects and donations.